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We had an outstanding Veterans Day! The morning breakfast and the afternoon assembly were absolutely perfect. Thank you Mrs. Blossfield for planning the breakfast. A huge thank you to The Anderson family and the donation of food from Syrup for our Veterans. The PTO volunteers that helped set up, serve, prepare and clean up the breakfast. Our 5th Grade team, Mrs. Lenning, Mrs. Saldana, Mrs. Rice for preparing our students for their speeches and performances. Thank you Mr. Drew for putting the slide show together. Thank you to our students in The Kindness Club for helping at the breakfast and creating the placemats, book marks and clips. Thank you!

Have a great weekend!

We welcome Allison Rubens as our crossing guard at the corner of Red Haw and Thornapple. Ms. Rubens will be here before and afterschool daily. Please give her a nice Wild Rose welcome!

When dropping off or picking up by walking please do not have dogs on property. This is truly a safety precaution for everyone. If you are picking up as a walker and you want to stay please head to the blacktop area versus remaining in the arrival/dismissal area. Please do not have children climbing in the trees during this time. This also is a safety issue and something we do not allow during school hours.

When dropping off by car, please drop off and pick up in the car lane unless it is after 9:05 am.

Thank you we appreciate any and all support during these times to keep everyone safe.

Mid-Year Assessments

Winter Shop

One School One Book

Character Strong

Band Challenge

P.E. Happenings

Other Information

November 18 - Early Release Day - 2:35 pm

November 23-27 - Non Attendance Days/Thanksgiving Break

November 30-December 3 - Winter Shop

December 1-18 - iReady and Accadiance Testing

December 3 - Winter Shop Evening Event

December 8 - Portillo's Night

December 9 - Orchestra Concert 5:45 pm at Thompson M.S.

December 10 - Chess Club 3:30-4:30 pm

December 14 - Band Concert 7:00-8:00 pm at Thompson M.S.

December 16 - Townhall 1:20-2:00pm

December 18 - Winter Celebrations 2:15-3:15 pm

December 21-January 1 - Winter Break

January 4 - Teacher Work Day - NO STUDENTS

January 5 - School Resumes

The 2026-27 Mid-Year District assessment schedule is below. Your school will provide you with more specific days as to when your child will take their assessments.

One School, One Book is coming soon!

Next week, during weekly ALC times, students will hear about 3 different books that have been selected by our OS, OB committee. Students and school staff will vote for their favorite or the one they will be most interested in reading/listening to during the month of January.

Get ready … all three books are so good!

This Month During Character Strong We are Working on Responsibility

"Hey, Band! The Great Turkey Tune Up practice challenge is here for November! Students who can perform all the songs well will be recognized in an awards ceremony after fall break and earn a prize. This is a great way to prepare for our December 14th Winter Concert. Good Luck and Gobble Gobble!

Ms. Rice"

November PE

Thank you to all the parents who have helped our students stay safe during PE by wearing their PE shoes! As the weather begins to change, we appreciate having that extra pair of gym shoes to change into when we wear our boots to school. This helps our gym floors to stay cleaner, our equipment last longer as well as student safety by wearing proper shoes to move in!

We have completed introductory units on basketball, hockey and volleyball. We are waiting to see if we are part of a new World Record for cupstacking across the United States! We sure had a ton of fun!

We will be participating with Team Builders (Challenge activities) and working toward Fitnessgram participation as we return from break!

Thank you to Lydia (Winner of PE Music for the Week) for an awesome playlist! The teachers and the students loved it!

A huge Thank You to Mr. Wallner for joining us while Mr. Secor was out. He is an amazing retired PE teacher and has made such an impact at our school! I know we will see him again! Mr. Wallner does have a WINTER program as well as a SUMMER program. Please see the link below for more information!

MR. WALLNER’S WINTER CAMP

Mr. Wallner’s Summer Camp information coming soon!

Families who wish to learn more about Free and Reduced-Price Meals or fee waivers can find information and application links on the District 303 website under Parents & Community.

• For Free and Reduced-Price Meals, visit: district.d303.org/foodservices
• For Fee Waivers, visit: district.d303.org/fee-waivers

Applications are available year-round for families whose household circumstances may have changed.

In D303, we value the opportunity to provide a community of care and support to our families, especially those faced with financial hardship.

If your family is currently experiencing a significant financial need, our community partnerships have several supports available for families including: school clothes/shoes, winter coats/accessories, school supplies, toiletries, holiday meals, and/or holiday gifts. If you would like to be considered for any of these supports, please complete Family Resource Form by September 11, 2026.

En D303, valoramos la oportunidad de proveer una comunidad de cuidado y apoyo a nuestras familias, especialmente a aquellas que enfrentan dificultades financieras.

Si su familia está experimentando actualmente una necesidad financiera significativa, nuestras asociaciones comunitarias tienen varios apoyos disponibles para las familias, incluyendo: ropa/calzado para la escuela, abrigos/accesorios de invierno, materiales escolares, artículos de aseo personal, comidas para los días festivos, y/o regalos para navidad. Si desea que se le tenga en cuenta para cualquiera de estas ayudas, por favor, rellene este formulario. Para ser considerado, es fundamental que complete esta encuesta a más tardar el viernes 11 de septiembre.

District 303 is proud to partner with the Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) to offer our families broader access to information sessions and resources that support their child’s development.

For decades, GPS has been offering free programs that aim to empower and strengthen families, individuals and communities. As a partner organization, District 303 will support promoting upcoming programs and their importance to our local community.

Email: Theresa.solomon@d303.org
Website: wildrose.d303.org
Location: 36W730 Red Haw Lane, St. Charles, IL 60174
Phone: (331)228-3000